Tagawa City Coal Mining and History Museum

Overview

The Tagawa City Coal Mining and History Museum, located in Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, tells the story of the history and culture of the Chikuho coalfield. The Chikuho coalfield, once the backbone of Japan's energy supply, was supported by countless coal miners. The museum vividly recreates the atmosphere of the time through dioramas depicting underground mining operations, tools and machinery actually used in the mines, and photographs and paintings depicting the lives of coal miners. For example, the dioramas of underground mining operations clearly explain the tasks performed by miners and the tools and machinery they used. The display of actual tools and machinery provides insight into the technical skills and ingenuity of the miners of that era. Photographs and paintings depicting the lives of coal miners offer glimpses into their daily lives, including farewells to family and the harsh working conditions. Through these exhibits, you can learn about the rise and fall of the Chikuho coalfield, which once powered Japan, and the harsh working conditions and lives of the coal miners. The outdoor exhibition space features electric locomotives, mine carts, mining machinery, and a recreation of a typical mining house. These exhibits offer a deeper understanding of the lives and work of coal miners. The Tagawa City Coal Mining and History Museum is the perfect place to learn about the history and culture of the Chikuho coalfield and to understand the hardships faced by the coal miners of the past. Be sure to visit!